[thisduck]

What makes swearing any more offensive than say, not wearing a tie at some conference? Is there anything inherent in the tie and words or is there a cultural attachment to these things that raises emotions?

So then, do we always cater to the current cultural trends, or do we pave our own ways in some way? Some times we're not always looking to please, attempts to be polite can lead to concealment of details that matter. So sometimes it's worth not being polite, and politeness, too, is in the eye of the beholder.

Offensive is largely still a subjective matter, you have to decide how much you value this subjectivity.

Some people get offended and start throwing shit at the wall, and some people don't give a fuck.

[bborud]

I find ties offensive.

[jamespcole]

well said